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Vanzant, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65768

Douglas County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

488
3/sq mi
$26,029
Median income
$272,200
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vanzant pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65768 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vanzant, Douglas County, Missouri, home to just 488 residents across 152.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65768 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,029 (61% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $12,345. The poverty rate stands at 42.8% and the unemployment rate at 20.5%. The typical home here is valued at $272,200 (42% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 77.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 65768 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65768, Vanzant, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

488

Population

152.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65768?

59.1

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$26,029

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$12,345

Per Capita Income

42.8%

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65768 ranks nationally

Vanzant, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$26,029 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

131

Total Housing Units

70

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$272,200

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 65768, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,039,000.

4

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65768 vs 65638 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65638 Drury, MO 461 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

65608 standard
Ava, MO
Pop: 9,403
65755 standard
Squires, MO
Pop: 519
65638 standard
Drury, MO
Pop: 461

Related Areas

Douglas County Vanzant, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65768 in? ▼
ZIP code 65768 (Vanzant) is located in Douglas County, Missouri. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65768? ▼
ZIP code 65768 in Vanzant, MO has a population of 488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65768? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65768 is $26,029, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65768? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65768 is $272,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65768? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65768 is White at 91.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65768? ▼
ZIP code 65768 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65768? ▼
In ZIP code 65768, 43.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65768? ▼
In ZIP code 65768, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65768? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65768 is 42.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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